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Another quick update (I won't keep updating. It's just to show the initial dosages-INR progression): An INR of 2 today at the clinic. Advised to take 5mg today, Thursday and Friday (and each weekday going forward - unless adjustment needed next week). And 6mg on a Saturday and Sunday. Back...

Quick update (for the record): Had my first INR venous blood draw this morning (Monday) since starting a daily 7mg warfarin dose last Friday evening. Consultant pharmacist called a few hours later to say my INR was 1.3. Told to increase tonight’s dose to 8mg and same dose tomorrow and return...

Further to this: My introduction to warfarin has begun. Received 3 different pill sizes: 1mg, 3mg and 5mg yesterday.. Each is a different colour. I’m to take an initial 7mg each evening going forward. Have now stopped Clopidogrel. Bisoprolol continues. I prepped three days’ worth of pills into...

Long may it continue! 😊

Thankfully, I have it written in my post-op general notes of the need for a periprocedural antibiotic for dental work (although not a specific antibiotic letter. I must organise one): I’ve always got amoxicillin from my GP for dental work once I quote my cardiologist’s recommendation. There’s...

Hi @HokieHade Many thanks for the words. Sorry to read about your post surgery stroke experience but pleased to know it eventually resolved. Good news indeed. That's interesting that you mention the double vision and the eye patch. During my diplopia episode when I was driving, and basically...

Another talk on cholesterol and Lipoprotein (a), for anyone interested... Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and Lipoprotein (a) (Main lecture starts just over the 7 minute mark.)

Welcome @Pixelgrowth. As you probably know already, there are a multitude of forum members who have had mechanical valves implanted, some because of endocarditis. Lots of stories and support to be had from the inclusive and experienced voices here. Wishing you all the best and good health as...

Ah, good to know that, Chuck. Thanks. Excellent news on the pipelined therapeutics. A lowering of 80% is an amazing figure. Hope you'll be eligible for that and a radical lowering. Would be good news indeed. Best to you.

Had a Lp(a) blood test the other day. (You only need to get it tested once in your life.) Got the results this morning. All looks good and in range. Good information to have. Thanks to @Chuck C for the initial Lp(a) pointer. Had been watching this also, while awaiting results. An interesting...

Great stuff! And congratulations. Long may it continue. All the best going forward. ☀️

Hi Chuck Thanks for the response. Am booked for another echo in September (last one end of Feb). Will be interesting to see if there's any change in my readings over six months. Wondering if the warfarin will ease things (gradients) a touch? Cardiologist advised me to get in touch pronto if...

Good data and advice... Thank you!

Finally got some data from my April 2023 echo: V max 2.7m/s Mean Gradient 19 mmHg AVA 1.4cm² Compared with February echo this year: V max 3.8 m/s, Peak gradient 58 mmHg, Mean Gradient 28 mmHg, AVA 1.1cm² A distinct change in a year (actually 10 months). A narrowing of the aortic valve area...

All the best with your procedure tomorrow. ☀️

Fantastic news, Jeff! 👍🏻 Welcome to the other side. Take it nice and easy and things will steadily improve. Wishing you the best for the days ahead and onwards to a good recovery.

Greetings newarrior You are the age I was when I had my valve implanted. I'm booked for a CT angio in mid April, so I should have a better idea if there are any issues percolating behind the scenes once I get the results. Apparently, it is much clearer to see BPVT / HALT (hypoattenuated...

Hello Chuck Thanks for that link. Good information to have. I don't recall ever having had my Lp(a) level tested. I might bring it up at my next cardiology consult and see what they say. Would be really interesting to know my level. Cheers and best to you.

Sorry to hear about those TIA/stroke incidences... and your faulty monitor! Glad things eventually resolved. The cardiologist was swift to want me on warfarin once I got to see her (I've yet to start the warfarin process). Will be good to know the results of the upcoming cardiac CT, to see if...

Thanks, Tommy. Your valve gradient readings are impressive. Will be interesting to see if the warfarin brings mine down.